RLT Real Life Training

Government of Ireland, European Union, Pobal. This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Social Protection, and the European Union

WALK's Supported Employment (REAL and RLT) Projects are funded through the Workability: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme. For further information, refer to www.EUFunds.ie 

Real Life Training

The WALK RLT Programme is designed to support WALK Service Users to explore their employment ambitions in life through a structured employability skills training programme. Universally designed modules in Career Discovery, Career Exploration and Career Preparation, coupled with work experience placements provide participants with opportunities to find their own place in the world of work.

Journey to Work

Benefits for Participants Include

Increasing skills

in vocational and employability development and decision making.

Personal growth

increased confidence and self-esteem

Valuable experience

in a variety of real workplaces with inclusive partner employers

Progression

to professional Job Coaching that will advance career development

Ongoing support

whilst maintaining relationships and providing necessary training and support for the employer

Hannah's Story

The Journey to Work

At WALK, the Journey to Work is not just about getting a job, it is about developing a career. It begins with a simple question, ‘What is Your Dream Job?’  and like all journeys, it takes time, and progress comes in stages. 

 

Journey to Work

Communication, Conversations are key, Listen between the cracks

Engage, Explore, Ensure, Experience, Embed, Embark, Excel

Different Stages, Expand the horizons, Supporting the journey

Dream Big Work Hard

European Supported Employment

Supporting participants through the European Supported Employment model means that conversations are key, participant’s decisions are well informed and partner employers are equally supported.

The best learning comes with experience and inclusive employer partners are key to participant’s successes

Employer Employee Collaboration

Employer and Employee meet to complete the steps: Getting to know the person, Understanding needs, Agreeing a plan together, Getting the right worker, Getting the right job, Arranging the right support, Developing a career.

Partners